Mataku The Pathway of the Spirit - Te Ara Wairua
The marriage of Kingi and Marama is a perfect match - until tragedy strikes. Now Kingi must travel into the world of the spirits in the hope of being reunited with his love.
Mataku delves into the unique and mystical world of Māori supernatural tales. Tapu, utu, ancient spirits guiding us are all subjects of Mataku. The series draws upon an oral story-telling tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation.
Primary Title
- Mataku
Episode Title
- The Pathway of the Spirit - Te Ara Wairua
Date Broadcast
- Friday 3 June 2016
Start Time
- 20 : 00
Finish Time
- 20 : 30
Duration
- 30:00
Series
- 2
Episode
- 5
Channel
- Maori Television
Broadcaster
- Maori Television Service
Programme Description
- Mataku delves into the unique and mystical world of Māori supernatural tales. Tapu, utu, ancient spirits guiding us are all subjects of Mataku. The series draws upon an oral story-telling tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation.
Episode Description
- The marriage of Kingi and Marama is a perfect match - until tragedy strikes. Now Kingi must travel into the world of the spirits in the hope of being reunited with his love.
Classification
- PGR
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
- Maori
Captioning Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Supernatural--Drama
- Mythology, Maori--Drama
- Legends--New Zealand--Drama
- Maori (New Zealand people)--Folklore--Drama
- Television programs--New Zealand
Genres
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Horror
Contributors
- Rhonda Kite (Producer)
- Carey Carter (Producer)
- Riwia Brown (Writer)
- Jim Moriarty (Director)
- Temuera Morrison (Presenter)
- Te Arepa Kahi (Actor)
- Tahei Simpson (Actor)
- Wi Kuki Kaa (Actor)
- South Pacific Pictures (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Supernatural--Drama
- Mythology, Maori--Drama
- Legends--New Zealand--Drama
- Maori (New Zealand people)--Folklore--Drama
- Television programs--New Zealand